Basic Chemistry
Overview
Subject area
CHEM
Catalog Number
1013
Course Title
Basic Chemistry
Department(s)
Description
The first of a three-semester sequence intended for students planning careers in allied health fields such as nutrition, dietetics, and nursing or in elementary education. This course is also useful as an overview for students with limited exposure to chemistry or physics before enrolling into CHEM 113.4. Topics include the scientific method, elements and chemical compounds, the phases of matter, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical dynamics, solution chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The relationship between chemistry and society is discussed.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences
Course Attributes
COPT - QNSSCI (QC Science), MEBI - ME_BIOL_3 (General Chemistry I)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
008589